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County Line turns 162

County Line turns 162
The County Line Baptist Church choir makes a joyful noise on Sunday in honor of the church’s 162nd anniversary. Theo Johnson/The Post-Signal

The County Line First Baptist Church, the oldest Black church in Denton County, celebrated its 162nd anniversary on Sunday with a day filled with worship, homecoming and remembrance.

The morning service saw an appearance by Pilot Point Mayor Chad Major.

That afternoon, during the anniversary service, the sanctuary was filled wall-to-wall with regular attendees, members returning for the celebration and guests from True Vine Baptist Church of Fort Worth, whose pastor, Rev. Jack Crane, delivered the sermon.

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